Hatsashen

Hatsashen is a village in the Shirak Province of Armenia. It is located approximately 10 kilometers southwest of Gyumri, the provincial capital. The village is part of the Artik municipality.

Historically, the area around Hatsashen has been inhabited for centuries, with evidence of ancient settlements. The current village was officially founded during the Soviet era. The primary economic activity is agriculture, mainly livestock farming and crop cultivation. The climate is continental, with cold winters and warm summers.

The village infrastructure includes a school, a community center, and basic utilities like electricity and water. The population of Hatsashen is relatively small, characteristic of rural Armenian villages. The majority of the population is Armenian.